Medical College, Kolkata

Schemes of Service: Professional Officers Division: Professional Officers Employment Type: Fixed Term Job Purpose The Professional Officer will support applied research and innovation in community and allied health, working with internal teams and industry partners to develop practical solutions. The role focuses on translating clinical and operational needs into scalable solutions that address challenges in meeting healthcare innovation targets through care automation, digital health, and other sustainable solutions for the community care sector. Professional Officers are expected to bring a strong healthcare-sector leadership track record, preferably at Assistant Director level or above, with proven experience in managing a business unit, service line, programme office, or multi-disciplinary delivery team. The role requires a hands-on leader who has carried business or KPI targets, generated industry projects through business development and partner engagement, secured funding or other cashable resources, and personally driven project execution to deliver measurable healthcare innovation outcomes, including project completion, value capture, manpower training, ecosystem outreach, and NRF KPI delivery evidence. Key Responsibilities Applied Research & Development Conduct reviews on healthcare innovation literature, frameworks, and assessment tools for both generic industry-wide and sector-specific applications, such as care automation, anti-frailty programmes, and cognitive screening technologies. Develop healthcare solution road mapping and development frameworks to support the identification and follow-through of innovation solutions for community and aged care providers. Support the development of healthcare solutions and applications through project execution (experimentation, data collection, analysis, and evaluation), including but not limited to the AI-enabled Dignity Care Bed system, automated visual acuity stations, and tremor management technologies. Industry Collaboration Support collaborations with industry partners — Community & Aged Care Providers, Healthcare & Population Health Partners, and Technology Solution Providers — to understand problem statements and contribute to solution development. Assist in project scoping by gathering technical inputs and identifying relevant capabilities within the ecosystem (IHLs, research centres, industry partners). Participate in industry meetings, discussions, and project engagements to build and maintain the ICAH ecosystem network. Project Execution & Support Assist in leading the planning and execution of multiple healthcare innovation projects to ensure timely delivery of outcomes, specifically tracking the committed NRF KPIs: IaaS Service Volume, Innovation Initiatives, Value Capture, Manpower Training, and Ecosystem Establishment, with clear documentation of industry project completion, value generated, funding secured, partner commitments, and team contribution. Generate technical reports, presentations, and documentation on the development of healthcare solutions and applications, including the monthly ICAH operations report for management. Contribute to grant proposals and project submissions where required. Track project progress and maintain proper documentation of activities across the secured and pipeline project portfolio, including milestone status, risks/issues, partner commitments, funding status, value-capture evidence, training outcomes, and ecosystem outreach. Support the IaaS Center for Community and Allied Health Innovation in achieving measurable NRF KPI outcomes, including delivery of data analytics, innovation initiatives, value capture, manpower training, and ecosystem-establishment targets. Assist in leading the team to complete 12 data analytics projects and digital dashboards for industry, hospitals, aged homes, or non-profit organisations. Support the securing of $2M in industry- or agency-funded projects, new grants, or other cashable resources for SIT. Assist in leading the team to deliver 30 innovation projects and support deployment of 20 new or improved products, processes, or services to industry, hospitals, aged homes, or non-profit organisations. Support delivery of technologies and solutions through IaaS initiatives that help organisations generate S$11 million in cost savings and/or new businesses. Train 120 company employees and/or healthcare professionals on innovation solutions implemented by IaaS, enabling dissemination and sharing of best practices with industry and other healthcare providers through workshops. Provide Assistant Director-level or equivalent leadership exposure in healthcare-sector project delivery, including ownership of business unit, programme, service-line, or portfolio targets; stakeholder engagement with care providers, hospitals, aged-care operators, allied health partners, industry solution providers, and internal research/engineering teams; and hands-on follow-through to convert opportunities into funded projects and implemented outcomes. Oversee the allocation and integration of contributions from Research Engineers with different skill sets, ensuring that each workstream contributes its share to the overall NRF KPI delivery plan. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Public Health, Nursing, Allied Health, or related disciplines, Master's degree preferred. Minimum 7 years' relevant experience with substantial work experience in healthcare, community care, aged care, allied health, digital health, healthcare operations, product development, or healthcare innovation. Demonstrated healthcare-sector leadership track record, preferably equivalent to Assistant Director level or above, in leading a business unit, programme office, service line, project portfolio, or multi-disciplinary delivery team in healthcare, community care, aged care, allied health, digital health, or applied innovation settings. Possess understanding of healthcare innovation concepts (e.g., clinical validation, commercialisation, care automation, health economics). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Resourceful, meticulous and problem-solving attitude. Ability to evidence the value of projects delivered, including project quantum, business scale handled, cost savings, productivity outcomes, new business generated, or other measurable value-capture outcomes. Experience in securing or supporting industry-funded projects, agency-funded grants, or equivalent cashable resources, with ability to document funding quantum and stakeholder commitments. Proven accountability for business, operational, revenue, funding, or KPI targets, with experience in business development, partner engagement, proposal shaping, project generation, and conversion of industry or healthcare needs into funded projects, grants, pilots, deployments, or other cashable resources. Ability to both lead and personally contribute to delivery, including scoping, execution, stakeholder management, documentation, value capture, risk/issue resolution, and hands-on troubleshooting on the ground. Relevant exposure to healthcare service innovation, care automation, clinical workflow optimisation, digital health implementation, health economics, value capture, training delivery, and ecosystem-building activities will be advantageous.

Support high quality research and enterprise activity through expert contractual advice that manages risk ensures compliance and enables strong partnerships Join a highly collaborative values driven team that supports the Universitys research strategy and enterprise activity ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions. Full time, continuing role at our North Sydney campus with some hybrid flexibility. About the role: Operating within Research and Enterprise Contracts this role supports the Deputy ViceChancellor Research and Enterprise in managing all aspects of ACU's research and enterprise contracts. The Senior Research Contracts Officer is responsible for Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and executing research and enterprise agreements Identifying and mitigating legal, financial and commercial risk Ensuring contracts comply with legal requirements funding rules policies and governance frameworks Providing seniorlevel advice on complex contractual matters The role works closely with Faculties and Research Institutes Finance Office of the General Counsel Staff within the Research Enterprise Portfolio External collaborators and project stakeholders For full position details, refer to the position description Contact: General enquiries can be sent to Alan Edmunds, Research and Enterprise Contracts Manager - Research Office at: alan.edmunds@acu.edu.au What we offer: The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement. Total remuneration valued to $138,111 - $154,409 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $116,706 - $130,478 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date. As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here. How to Apply: Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your: Resume. Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page. Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions. Applications close: 14-JUN-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements. Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au) Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence. About ACU: Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome. ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU. As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them. ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Student Outcomes and Transitions Manager to lead a high‑impact team delivering personalised student success support across the university. In this role, you will lead and develop a team of Student Success Coaches delivering 1:1 coaching, group support, early‑intervention outreach, and ongoing case management, oversee the delivery and development of the Student Success Module, and drive innovative, evidence‑based initiatives that improve student engagement, retention, progression and graduate outcomes. You will work closely with academic colleagues and professional services to ensure students receive timely, holistic and inclusive support throughout their university journey. You will champion a data‑driven, student‑led approach, using learning analytics, evaluation and insight to shape operational delivery and continuously improve practice. This is a key leadership role with the opportunity to drive innovation, influence institutional priorities and make a genuine difference to students’ lives. About you We’re looking for someone who: Has strong experience in student support and driving outcomes-led student development programmes or similar. Is an effective people manager with a coaching mindset Can translate data and student insight into meaningful action Enjoys working collaboratively across complex stakeholder environments Is committed to equity of opportunity and experience, and inclusion  Has an innovative and intrapreneurial mindset, focused on continuous improvement If you’re passionate about student success, equity of experience and delivering impact at scale, we’d love to hear from you. How to apply Please include a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant skills/experience related to the role, along with your CV and application form as part of the application process. Please note, when uploading your application documents, select the document type you would like to attach and then upload. Repeat this for your CV and cover letter. If you would like to discuss the position informally before applying, please contact Hollie Baker, Associate Director Student Success, via email at h.baker@surrey.ac.uk  Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th June. An Enhanced DBS check s required for this position. Further details Job Description